meaning and nature of curriculum.pptx

this is helpful of B.Ed I Semester students, paper cc3 Curriculum development and school.

1. P aper – CC 3 Curriculum Development and School

2. CURRICULUM The word, ‘curriculum’ is derived from the Latin word " Currere ." Currere means a race course or a run way on which one runs to reach a goal. The word refers to the ‘course of deeds and experiences through which children grow to become mature adults’( Hlebowitsh , 2004). Curriculum is thus, a well-defined and prescribed course of studies which students must complete for them to pass a given level of education. It is a predetermined subject matter in a planned sequence of experiences leading to certifiable completion. Curriculum is the base for the learning outcomes and activities through which the teaching and learning process moves in advance.

3. C oncept of curriculum Traditional Concept of Curriculum Modern Concept of Curriculum 3 Curriculum is experience Curriculum is means or tools Curriculum is environment Curriculum involves all activities

4. Narrow In its narrow sense, curriculum means the plan reach the aims and objectives of education. It is restricted to classroom activities concentrating on the study of a few subjects in a major field of study. It is just a tool to achieve the aim of teaching a subject. Narrow and Broader Meaning of Curriculum Broader In its broader sense, curriculum means not only the study of academic subjects traditionally taught in schools, but also includes the sum total of all experiences that a pupil receives through the various activities in a school. 4

5. Narrow It is limited to classroom activity; • It emphasis teaching subjects; • It works to produce certificate and degree; • It develops only mental ability; and • It is more under teacher and administrative control Broader It includes total experiences given by manifold activities; Includes both curricular and co-curricular activities; It works to develop the personality of the child; It has a more creative and forward outlook; and It is child- centred 5

6. Concept of Curriculum 1.Curriculum is the based on teaching-learning process 2.Curriculum based on the educational aims and objectives . 3.Curriculum is the sum total of the academic and non-academic experiences of a school. 4.It is based on educational intended outcomes to fulfill the personal and social growth of the learners. 6

7. 7 M eaning of Curriculum The term 'Curriculum' cannot be restricted to a list of books because it must include other activities, the environment of the school and numerous other elements not taught by books. In the words of Bent and Kronenburg , "Curriculum in its broadest sense, includes the complete school environment involving all the courses, activities, reading and association furnished to the pupils in the school."

8. D efinition 8 " Curriculum is the planned experiences offered to the learners under the guidance of the school .“ -Wheeler

9. BASES OF CURRICULUM: Aims of education Philosophy of education: Sociological basis: Psychological basis : Historical basis Cultural basis 9

10. THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF CURRICULUM: Synthesis of subject and life: Complete development: Development of democratic values Builds confidence of education. Realization of values: Development of knowledge: Creation of a useful environment: 10

11. 11 Scope of Curriculum Realization of Educational Objective Proper use of Time and Energy Achievement of Knowledge Determining structure of content Development of Personality Preparation of Text Book Conducting Examination Organizing teaching learning situations Decision about Instructional Method Development of Knowledge Development of Skills and Attitude

12. A sum of the school subjects and other activities ; A mirror which reflects a school’s curricular and co-curricular activities Includes all subjects, which help a child in its cognitive development Curriculum is the totality of experiences . Based on intended learning outcome . One sense, is cultural reproduction and an agenda for social reconstruction 12 NATURE OF CURRICULUM

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15. 15 Thank You! Any questions?